Helen Raspa, 99, of Fairmont, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in her home as a result of a stroke. She was born on February 1, 1927, the last surviving daughter of the late Carman and Carmella Manzo of Monongah.

Helen graduated from Monongah High School as Salutatorian of her class. She attended Fairmont State College where she met the love of her life and her future husband, Nick Raspa. They were married in 1950 while Helen was working as a long-distance telephone operator. They attended Assumption Catholic Church in Rivesville with their two children. Helen was involved with the lady’s society of the church and joined her husband at various Lions Club activities until they moved to Fairmont in 1964.

They joined St. Anthony’s Catholic Church and were involved in numerous church activities. Helen was one of the founding members of the St. Elizabeth Guild and took part in many dinners, bake sales, and fundraisers.

When the children were older and the Middletown Mall opened, Helen worked as a sales associate at Stone and Thomas.

At home, Helen hosted family dinners, neighborhood bridge games and visits with friends. She was a voracious reader and completed many ceramic projects for family and friends. She and Nick enjoyed going to the movies, traveling, dancing, square dancing, an occasional casino day, and visiting with family. Helen’s late sisters lived in New Jersey and the family would visit them in the summer. They enjoyed going to the Jersey shore and spending time in New York City.

Helen was a twenty-five-year cancer survivor. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her beloved husband of seventy-three years, Nick Raspa, her three sisters and their husbands and her two brothers and their wives as well as several cousins. Helen is survived by her two children, Kathryn Raspa of Fairmont and Dr. Robert Raspa and wife Jennifer, and their two sons Connan and Logan Raspa and wife Dr. Sarah Raspa all of Florida. She is also survived by several beloved nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews who were always kind to her, enjoyed her company, and praised her cooking and baking. She was known for her quiet charm and laughter.

In her later years, Helen had several caregivers who made her life comfortable with warmth and laughter and good food. The family would like to than Sara M., Michelle P., Angie J., and Ronda F., for their professionalism, attentiveness, and the joy they brought to Helen. During the final weeks of her life, Helen was under the hospice care of WV Caring. They made her final days comfortable.

The family has entrusted the arrangements to the Domico Funeral Home in Fairmont. Friends will be received on Friday, June 12, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Vigil Rites will be performed at 7:30 p.m. The Catholic Funeral Liturgy will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church with Father Romeo Bacalso, SVB as celebrant. Interment will follow at Mt. Carmel Cemtery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.domicofh.com.